Monday, February 15, 2010

Tuna Pockets (Pacifying My Sisters)

First, a little background information just to familiarize you with my sibling relationships. I have six brothers and two sisters. I'm not even going to address the brothers in this post for various reasons, one huge reason being that they used to call me "log legs" when we were growing up, but mainly because my brothers couldn't give a rat's rear about my cooking. My sisters on the other hand, have expressed how much they enjoy my blog and had no idea I was so talented and marvelous and witty and profound and (insert as many complementary adjectives as possible without making me blush.) Their praise however didn't come without criticism. It appears that my recipes are either too complicated or involve too many strange ingredients to suit their tastes and abilities. Mind you, both are very thin, very exercise-oriented and very busy individuals. (Here's where I almost wanted to throw in the towel, and don't tell me you wouldn't feel the same way.) However, I've decided to split the difference between easy and healthy and have now put a label on my sidebar, PMS (Pacifying My Sisters.) Pay no mind to the acronym.... it means nothing, swears.

The first recipe in this category is by request from sister Mary, who wanted something made with canned tuna for Lent. Mary, I've made this as simple as possible. You don't even have to pull out the salt and pepper shaker for this one. No cumin (she thinks that's an exotic spice) no garlic, no mixer, no whisk. You are going to have to use your oven, however.... so brace yourself. I know you can do it.

Since there were only two of us eating these little tuna pockets, I bought a small can of (5) Grands biscuits, but I made the full batch of filling. I plan to use the rest of the filling for tuna melts on Ash Wednesday.

Love, LOVE the PMS, and triple LOVE the "...and Mary I know you have this spice..." in the recipe. Oh man, I laughed at that one, but I'm afraid I'll have to substitute the canned tuna with something else. No can do it. If I may be so bold and stand up for my adopted blog sister, obviously you got all the talent, charm, wit ...ah shucks, didn't I promise to be nice.

Oh Mags, you made me chuckle. I have 2 sisters as well and can totally relate with you lol. Love the PMS comment!Those tuna pockets look amazing and are nice and easy to whip up on those nights when we have many things on the go with the kids Thanks. :)

Hah! Reading this post cracked me up! You are too much. That is very nice of you to make something to please your sisters. I'm sure they will be very pleased as this looks very super delicious and healthy.

About Me

This is my documentation of my life after turning 50. Lots of recipes, some healthy, some not so much... tossed up with a hefty dose of sarcasm and motherly love.
My email address: maggielauerrdh(at)yahoo.com